As a principal, lead facilitator, process designer, writer and executive coach at Performance Frontiers, Dr Martin Challis is dedicated to utilising his creativity and insight as powerful catalysts for facilitating learning and transformational change in organisations, teams and individuals.
Martin specialises in co-creating high impact, experiential leadership development programs that enable individuals to develop self, team and whole system leadership. His human-centred approach to professional development has successfully enabled leaders to embody new cultural behaviours and strategies that strengthen and harmonise their teams and organisations.
As an executive coach, Martin creates conditions for insight and positive behavioural change through an artful balance of inquiry, diagnosis, reflection and action. He specialises in building capacity in the areas of leadership, communication, emotional and social intelligence and practical mindfulness.
Martin has worked with clients from a broad range of backgrounds throughout Australasia and leverages significant expertise in applied theatre modelling, psychological theory, applied communication, relationship dynamics and behavioural change. An awarded educator, a published author and lyricist, and a corporate leader in the retail and creative industries, and a dedicated family man, Martin is committed to living life authentically and inspiring others to do the same.
More about Martin:
Three words to describe you: Authentic, curious, compassionate
If you were a superhero your name would be: Metaphor Man, ably assisted by Segue Boy
What annoys you: Bigotry and intolerance of diversity
What gives you energy:
- Learning – I am a voracious reader, thinker, writer and love to understand more about people and what makes us, us
- Spaces in the natural environment – this could be the ocean, estuary, river, field, forest or mountain
- Imagination released for the creative enjoyment and benefit of all
What would you like to be remembered for? For words and deeds of compassion and strength that uplift, shape and heal when needed